Who Is Eligible To Use Rutgers University Health Services?

ALL STUDENTS are eligible to use Rutgers University Health Services if they have paid for student health insurance (called the "Health Services Plus Plan"). 

Full-time Students:  Undergraduate students registered for 12 or more credits and graduate students registered for 9 credits (except MBA and Law students who require 12 credits) are entitled to use the Health Service since their student fee has paid for the "Health Services Plus Plan" student health insurance. 

Part-time students must enroll in the "Health Services Plus Plan" student health insurance before becoming eligible to receive medical care at Rutgers University Health Services. 

Summer School:   The following chart shows student eligibility for "Health Services Plus Plan"student health insurance, and use of Rutgers University Health Services during Summer School:

If the student was enrolled full-time the previous spring semester: 
 

If the student was enrolled part-time and enrolled in the "Health Services Plus Plan" the previous spring semester: 
 

Supplemental Insurance:  Rutgers University recommends that all students have comprehensive health insurance. In addition to "Health Services Plus Plan" student insurance, Rutgers University offers the following supplemental health insurance coverage: 

More Comprehensive Emergency / Hospital Care. Major Medical policies are available with levels of coverage at $100,000 or $250,000. 

Spouse and Dependent Children:  Insurance benefits are available for spouses and dependent children. All students and dependents who are insured by the "Health Services Plus Plan"coverage are eligible to purchase major medical insurance as well. On-campus medical services are for the use of enrolled students and spouses only. The staff will help students find medical services in the community for child dependents. See the insurance plan web site at www.chickering.com.

Sole Domestic Partners:  In the event that a student wishes to enroll their sole domestic partner in the insurance plan, verification is required. Enrollment and affidavit forms are available at the student Insurance Office. The "Health Services Plus Plan" and supplemental insurance are available for purchase on line only at www.chickering.com.

If you have further questions, contact Risk Management at 732 - 932 - 8285.